"It occurred to me that grief is like a tunnel. You enter it without a choice because you must get to the other side. The darkness of it plays tricks on you and sometimes you can even forget where you are or what your purpose is. I believe that people, now and again, get lost or stuck in that... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, April 8, 2022
Thursday, April 7, 2022
"Caring for others tends to be the first cut when we review our personal time budget. It does not necessarily fulfill the goals of my ambition; it will not pave the way for my success; it takes away from my own depleted emotional resources. It is an imposition in every way. To some of us, it is an... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
"No one can take your grief from you; it belongs to you and you alone." - Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Princess You can't expect someone else to take control of your grieving process. Friends and family can advise you, but it is up to you and you alone to take charge of your own emotions. You know... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
"This is the real power of joy, to make us certain that, beneath all grief, the most fundamental of realities is joy itself." - Wendy Beckett, Sister Wendy's Meditations on Joy The percentages of joy and sorrow in your life have been skewed for a long time. The sorrow has been dominant and the... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, April 4, 2022
"There are some who would vow that life isn't fair. They believe the worst is yet to come, that evil will always conquer good, and that we have no control over our fate. It's true, there are storms that shake our foundations and monsters that threaten to tear us limb from limb. We will make terrible... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, April 3, 2022
"Maybe this is a second doctoral program: advanced learning about life, death, marriage, mothering, family, faith, patience, prayer. My degree will be 'Doctor of Life,' and I will be in good company. So many of us earn our 'Doctor of Life' degrees." - Christina G. Hibbert Psy.D. Like an academic... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, April 2, 2022
"We talk about how he and Leanne are doing knowing full well there is no sufficient answer." - Michael Perry From the outside, people may now assume you're doing fine. They may no longer even ask you about your loss, yet it may still be all-consuming. Remember that there are always other people who... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, April 1, 2022
"Unfortunately, there is no expiration date on grief." - Elizabeth Czukas Did you think that your grief period would be over in three months, that it would be complete within a year? Put away your calendar. You will feel frustrated if you put a timetable on this process. Just know that grieving will... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, March 31, 2022
"When my mother died, I thought I'd drown in sorrow. But my grandmother said something very wise, and I've always held it close to my heart. She said that not even the sea is infinite, and neither is grief." - Teresa Frohock What advice would you give to someone who is grieving? Your ability to... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
"What were you going to make for Christmas dinner?" one of my older children asked in a very reasonable tone. I cleared my throat, but couldn't speak. There was no real explanation for my behavior. I'd been so intent on getting through this first Christmas without David. I'd found new rituals to... Sign in to see full entry.